Magnitude
M1.9
- Depth
- 8.9 km
- Source
- INGV
Umbria
Country overviewItaly
M1.9 Earthquake near 8 km S Mercatello sul Metauro (PU) (Italy)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M1.9 earthquake was recorded near 8 km S Mercatello sul Metauro (PU) (Italy) on September 27, 2025 at 12:40 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 9 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
The data is provided by INGV and cross-checked across seismological networks. Italy: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 38 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.7.
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Depth profile
Shallow
8.9 km
8.9 km — shallower than the regional average (12.6 km)
Regional average: 12.6 km
Why depth matters
Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.
Depth classes per USGS
Volcanoes nearby
Umbria
Context for this earthquake
14 Sep 2025 – 14 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 70 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
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